Golf Course and Facilities Groundskeeper - Temporary 2025 Term

Job Overview

Position Summary

GENERAL SUMMARY:  Under supervision, landscape or maintain grounds of the golf course using hand or power tools or turf equipment performing a variety of tasks, which may include any combination of the following: mowing, trimming, planting, watering, digging, raking; general equipment maintenance and cleaning. Repair and upkeep of the areas maintained by the golf course; and perform other duties as assigned.

The ideal candidate possesses the ability to work effectively independently and as a member of a team; desires to be part of an organization that values service, people, integrity, responsibility, innovation, and teamwork; and can follow a management style that is input oriented and values problem solving and the development of partnerships.

Job Duties

• Dispose of trash or waste materials.
• Daily operational procedures which may include changing of green hole location and moving of tee markers.
• Operate grounds maintenance equipment including but not limited to general mowers, trucksters, trimmers, etc.
• Drive light-weight turf vehicles to or at work sites.
• Assist with manual irrigation procedures including turf, trees, and ornamentals.
• Prepare landscaped beds or other areas for planting or seeding.
• Weed annual and perennial flower beds.
• Trim trees, bushes, and other vegetation.
• Removal of debris from work sites.
• Cultivate lawns, turf, or gardens.
• Plant trees and install equipment to support or protect.
• Clean facilities or sites.
• Rake sand traps, removing leaves/debris and maintain trap edges.
• Keep timecard and other records.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Operation and Control - Using equipment or systems.
• Operation Monitoring - Watching gauges, dials, or display screens to make sure a machine is working.
• Control Precision - Quickly changing the controls of a machine, car or truck.
• Near and Far Vision - Seeing details up close and far away.
• Depth Perception - Deciding which thing is closer or farther away from you, or deciding how far away it is from you.

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be 16 years of age.
• At least one month of experience operating light to medium sized equipment.
• Possess a current Iowa Class C – Minor’s Restricted Work License, Iowa Class C – Special Minor’s Restricted License, or equivalent or higher state-issued driving license

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with golf course maintenance equipment.
• Experience golf course maintenance.
• Experience with outdoor equipment such as lawnmowers, weed eaters and chainsaws.

Supplemental Information

OVERTIME (FLSA) STATUS: Non-exempt